Physical–mechanical and antimicrobial properties of nanocomposite films with pediocin and ZnO nanoparticles

• Published in: Carbohydrate polymers Vol. 94; no. 1; pp. 199 - 208
• Main Authors: Espitia, Paula Judith Perez, Soares, Nilda de Fátima Ferreira, Teófilo, Reinaldo F., Coimbra, Jane Sélia dos Reis, Vitor, Débora M., Batista, Rejane Andrade, Ferreira, Sukarno Olavo, de Andrade, Nélio José, Medeiros, Eber Antonio Alves
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 15.04.2013; Elsevier
• Subjects: Algorithms; Anti-Bacterial Agents - chemistry; Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology; anti-infective properties; Applied sciences; Bacteriocins - chemistry; Bacteriocins - pharmacology; Biological and medical sciences; color; Composites; crystal structure; Disk Diffusion Antimicrobial Tests; Exact sciences and technology; Food borne pathogens; Food industries; Food Packaging; Food preservation; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; General aspects; Handling, storage, packaging, transport; Linear Models; Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria monocytogenes - drug effects; methylcellulose; Methylcellulose - chemistry; microorganisms; microscopy; Nanocomposite films; nanocomposites; Nanocomposites - chemistry; nanoparticles; Nanoparticles - chemistry; Packaging characterization; Particle Size; Pediocin; Polymer industry, paints, wood; response surface methodology; Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus aureus - drug effects; Surface Properties; Technology of polymers; Tensile Strength; thermal stability; Thermogravimetry; X-Ray Diffraction; zinc oxide; Zinc Oxide - chemistry; Zinc Oxide - pharmacology; ZnO nanoparticles; Pediocin; Food borne pathogens; Nanocomposite films; Packaging characterization; Food preservation; Food packaging; ZnO nanoparticles; Biological properties; Mixing; Film; Cellulose(methyl); Response surface methodology; Property formulation relationship; Thermal stability; Zinc oxide; Nanocomposite; Manufacturing; Cellulose ether; Growth from solution; Swelling; Bacteriocin; Color; Mechanical properties; Crystallinity; Experimental study; Bactericidal effect; Morphology; Antibacterial agent; Paper packaging

► Nanocomposite films of methyl cellulose were made using central composite design. ► ZnO nanoparticles and pediocin were incorporated in nanocomposite films. ► Antimicrobial activity and physical–mechanical changes were evaluated. ► Antimicrobials affected significantly nanocomposite films properti...